Dutchess County SPCA 636 Violet Avenue Hyde Park, NY 12538 Phone: 845-452-7722 Fax: 802-452-1886 info@dcspca.org Cat Surrender Profile No one knows and loves your cat the way you do! In order to find the most appropriate home for your cat, please provide as much detail as possible about history, past veterinary care, likes, dislikes and quirks of your feline friend. Please be honest the more we actually know about your cat, the greater our ability to help him/her find a new home! General Information Shelter Arrival Date: Cat s Name: Age or approximate age: Breed: Sex: Male Female Not sure Is cat spayed/neutered? Yes No Not sure What kind of I.D. does this cat have? Microchip None Not sure Is this cat declawed? Front All Not declawed If declawed, when? As a kitten As an adult Acquired declawed History Why are you surrendering your cat? How long have you owned this cat? Including yours, how many homes has this cat had? Where did you acquire this cat? DCSPCA Born in my home Breeder Pet store Friend/Relative Newspaper ad Found as a stray Other Another Shelter (Name) Medical History Previous veterinarian: Did the cat see a veterinarian at least once a year? Yes No Not sure Is this cat current on vaccinations? Yes No Not sure Has this cat been hit by a car or required other surgery? Yes No Not sure If yes, please explain: Has this cat been diagnosed with and/or treated for any of the following: (check all that apply) Allergies Heart murmur Epilepsy or seizures Thyroid disease Tumors Urinary tract infection Upper respiratory infection Organ Failure Diabetes Other Does this cat need any medication? Yes No Not sure If yes, please describe
Personality & Behavior How would you describe your cat most of the time? (check all that apply) Very active Friendly to family Friendly to visitors A clown Couch potato Shy to family Shy to visitors Playful Talkative Affectionate Independent Aloof Quiet Lap cat Withdrawn Playful Fearless Fearful Solitary More like a dog Other Where does this cat dislike being petted? Does this cat like catnip? Yes No How has this cat ever acted aggressively toward a person? Bitten Broken skin Scratched Growled Not aggressive Please describe situation fully What have you done to correct the problem? Play Style How does this cat like to play? (check all that apply) Plays gently, does not use teeth or claws Likes to play rough, may nip or scratch Likes to chase & pounce with a variety of toys Likes things that crackle, such as paper bags Likes to play hide & seek Will fetch items like bottle caps or toys Likes to learn tricks for treats Likes to play with other cats Likes to play with dogs Not much interest in play Chases bugs or moths Likes to play in or around water Other Lifestyle & Home Life What areas of your home did the cat have access to? (check all that apply) Indoors only Outdoor only Indoors at night Garage or basement Indoors with access to outside In barn or shed Screened porch Indoors in cold weather Outdoors in warm weather Where did your cat spend most of his or her time? (check all that apply) Bedroom Kitchen Living Room Outdoors only Garage or basement Barn or shed Where people are At the window Other If this cat lived with other cats, how did they interact? (check all that apply) Adored each other Played together Sniffed noses Slept near each other Peacefully coexisted Ignored each other Fought without injuries Fought with injuries Rough with others Groomed each other Caused this cat stress Gentle with others
If this cat lived with dogs, how did they interact? (check all that apply) Adored each other Slept near each other Avoided each other Groomed each other Cat rubbed on the dog Played with each other Peacefully coexisted Ignored each other Fought without injuries Fought with injuries Dog chased cat Cat tormented dog Cat feared dog Sniffed noses Caused this cat stress Other Has this cat been regularly been around children? Yes No Not sure If yes, what ages: 0-2 yrs. 3-5 yrs. 6-10 yrs. 11-18 yrs. What ages of children would you recommend for this cat? 0-2 yrs. 3-5 yrs. 6-10 yrs. 11-18 yrs. No children under 18 If this cat lived with children under the age of 5, how did they interact? (check all that apply) Cat actively avoided child Child could pet the cat Cat & child played together Cat hissed or growled at child Ignored each other Mutual adoration Have the experiences with the cat and child(ren) always been positive? Yes No If no, please explain Is this cat most comfortable with Women Men Kids Teenagers Seniors Loves all people How would you describe the ideal home for your cat? Please tell us some things you truly love about this cat! Are there any quirks or habits you are not fond of in your cat? Does your cat do any of the following? (check all that apply) Jumps on counter/tables Scratch furniture Chew plants Scratch doors/cabinets Chew personal items Climb curtains Other How did you attempt to correct the problem(s)? Dietary Habits What is your cat s favorite brand of food? Dry Can Which does your cat eat? Dry only Canned only Combination of dry & canned People food What type of treats does your cat enjoy? How often do you feed your cat? Food always available Fed once a day Fed twice a day Does this cat need a special diet? Yes No If yes, please describe
Litter Box Habits ============================================================================= We ask so many questions about litter box use because it is one of the main reasons cats are surrendered. Please help us by giving as much detailed information as possible. Sometimes a change in environment may be just what the cat needs, and sometimes there are more serious health or behavioral issues involved. Did your cat have access to a litter box in the house? Yes No If no, did the cat use the bathroom only outdoors? Yes No If yes, did your cat use the litter box? Yes No Sometimes If sometimes, how often does the cat make mistakes? Please describe the accidents: Urinates outside the box Defecates outside the box All of the above Urinates on clothing/furniture Sprays on wall/furniture Other How often was the litter box scooped? Every day Every few days Weekly Rarely What type(s) of litter was used? Unscented Scented Clumping Non-clumping Crystal Clay Pine Yesterday s News Other Are there other animals in the home? No Other cats Dogs Birds Rodents If other cats, how many shared a litter box? One Two or more Many cats shared Multiple boxes for multiple cats If litter box accidents were an issue, when did they begin? Past month Past year Ongoing Can you pinpoint an event(s) that might have influenced or triggered inappropriate litter box use? Please describe what measures you have taken to correct this problem. Has your cat been to the veterinarian to rule out infection or underlying health issues? Yes No If yes, what was the outcome? *********************************************************************************************************** I give my veterinarian (named below) permission to release any and all medical information about my animals to the Dutchess County SPCA. Veterinarian/Hospital Name: Phone Number: Signature Date Print Name
Please use the rest of the page to add any additional comments about your feline friend. Thank you! 12/27/2013